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Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,951
Posted By Spartannia

Fairly "meh". Came stock on my CAAD10....

Fairly "meh". Came stock on my CAAD10. Proprietary spokes are annoying, especially when you destroy a couple of them (and you will). Mine have been relegated to almost full-time rollers/trainer duty.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-16-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,518
Posted By Spartannia

Dat seatpost...

Dat seatpost...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-12-14, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,345
Posted By Spartannia

That course was so much nicer last year after...

That course was so much nicer last year after they repaved all the roads...Awesome course.

Might head there in a couple weeks to shoot the race.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,547
Posted By Spartannia

If you're so worried about what riding is going...

If you're so worried about what riding is going to do to your hair, pick yourself up one of these.

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110709145920/scrubs/images/c/cc/5x22-Hairmet.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,153
Posted By Spartannia

Very hot. Love the blue.

Very hot. Love the blue.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-14, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,634
Posted By Spartannia

You're being overly cautious here, and that might...

You're being overly cautious here, and that might be a big understatement. Trust me, carbon forks do not just shear on impact in a crash. It's an extremely strong material...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,634
Posted By Spartannia

I've got a Defy 1, so I can address a few of your...

I've got a Defy 1, so I can address a few of your concerns.

First, the bars. One of the big advantages of drop bars over riser bars is the variety of hand positions you can use. If you do indeed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,096
Posted By Spartannia

Not a terribly interesting story on my part, but...

Not a terribly interesting story on my part, but here goes...

Grew up watching the Tour De France with my mom on lazy summer mornings. I was entering middle school just as Lance was starting to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,808
Posted By Spartannia

Touched 45 MPH descending into Cayucos, on a bike...

Touched 45 MPH descending into Cayucos, on a bike that wasn't mine, on roads that I'd never ridden before. Decided to ease up in the interest of self-preservation.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-14, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,518
Posted By Spartannia

Ann Arbor spring training series? How's the...

Ann Arbor spring training series? How's the course this year? So many potholes on their old course.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,038
Posted By Spartannia

Yes. I've got a pair of the Elite Barrier shoe...

Yes. I've got a pair of the Elite Barrier shoe covers, and my feet have actually been uncomfortably warm at times in 35-40 degree weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,500
Posted By Spartannia

Thanks, that sounds perfect! We'll be staying in...

Thanks, that sounds perfect! We'll be staying in Morro Bay for a few days, so fairly easy to just hop on hwy 1. Fairly safe for cyclists on that road?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,500
Posted By Spartannia

Favorite routes around Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo?

I'm taking a trip out to California next week and I'm looking to do some serious riding. Already acquired a Felt AR3 for the week, and now I just need to know where to go. It'll be a couple of days...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,707
Posted By Spartannia

Depends on what I'm planning to do for the day....

Depends on what I'm planning to do for the day. If It's a short, easy ride, then 45 minutes or 2 episodes of Scrubs on Netflix, whatever is longer. Saturday mornings in the winter, I take my bike and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,153
Posted By Spartannia

Very hot.

Very hot.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,940
Posted By Spartannia

This was supposed to be my first full season of...

This was supposed to be my first full season of racing...

Crashed out of a race in late May when things were going really well. Got bronchitis shortly after that. Tried to race with bronchitis,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,188
Posted By Spartannia

I was on a training ride earlier this summer, and...

I was on a training ride earlier this summer, and I'm pretty sure Frankie Andreu flew past me. Does that count?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,978
Posted By Spartannia

In the eyes of most drivers in SE Michigan,...

In the eyes of most drivers in SE Michigan, riding a bicycle in the road means you're less than human. It's not uncommon for somebody driving in the opposite direction, 2+ lanes away, to lay on their...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,836
Posted By Spartannia

There's a perfect route right near my apartment...

There's a perfect route right near my apartment that's just about 20K. If I want to just get in a quick ride, or a nice recovery roll, that's what I'll do: http://www.strava.com/activities/71659977
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 27,921
Posted By Spartannia

A good pale definitely helps ease the pain of...

A good pale definitely helps ease the pain of being awful at this sport. Top five right now:

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
Founder's Red's Rye
Bell's Two Hearted
Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,018
Posted By Spartannia

I'll see you at a few of those races for sure. I...

I'll see you at a few of those races for sure. I went to watch the Grand Rapids race a few years ago, when it was hosting the US Pro Criterium Championships. Very cool course, a few first turns in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-26-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,018
Posted By Spartannia

Excellent write-up. Not surprised that the last...

Excellent write-up. Not surprised that the last corner took out a few guys. As I was rolling back to the start line in the wheel truck, the official mentioned that it was something like a 150-degree...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,018
Posted By Spartannia

Tour De Frankenmuth (MI), Cat 5 road race, 2...

Tour De Frankenmuth (MI), Cat 5 road race, 2 laps/32 miles total.

Aside from cold temperatures this morning, it was a perfect day for racing. Good course, excellent pavement, minimal wind, etc. We...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-13, 09:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,475
Posted By Spartannia

Whole bunch of reasons... 1. Most important,...

Whole bunch of reasons...

1. Most important, I'm dating the sister of one of the owners. Wouldn't play well if I were buying a whole bunch of stuff on Amazon/Nashbar/etc.

2. They've been great...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,153
Posted By Spartannia

I'm really enjoying the paint on this one.

I'm really enjoying the paint on this one.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,076
Posted By Spartannia

Racing on Saturday morning (8AM race, an hour...

Racing on Saturday morning (8AM race, an hour away, what was I thinking?). A nice leisurely few hours on Sunday in between episodes of Arrested Development. Same thing on Monday.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,004
Posted By Spartannia

Racing is loads of fun. Lighten up, Francis.

Racing is loads of fun. Lighten up, Francis.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,043
Posted By Spartannia

I was in a similar situation over Christmas...

I was in a similar situation over Christmas vacation...midwesterner from a pancake flat part of a state, vacationing near some real hills (in my case, San Diego). I went up Mt. Soledad, a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,204
Posted By Spartannia

Hines Drive in SE Michigan, plenty of Felt and...

Hines Drive in SE Michigan, plenty of Felt and Litespeed bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,526
Posted By Spartannia

The wheels I had built up. DT Swiss RR465s laced...

The wheels I had built up. DT Swiss RR465s laced to Ultegra hubs. Bomb-proof, and they absolutely saved me during a major test this past weekend at a dirt/gravel/road race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-13, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,431
Posted By Spartannia

Done. Send me your Quarq first.

Done. Send me your Quarq first.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Spartannia

Paid just a shade over $2300 for mine, including...

Paid just a shade over $2300 for mine, including tax. $2400 seems like a good deal too.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-13, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,018
Posted By Spartannia

I thought it was hard, but I suck so take that...

I thought it was hard, but I suck so take that for what it's worth.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Spartannia

Couldn't tell you anything specific about their...

Couldn't tell you anything specific about their bibs, other than the chamois is my favorite out of the four sets of bibs I own. Very comfortable bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 12:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,333
Posted By Spartannia

I don't pee on my hands, so...

I don't pee on my hands, so...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,018
Posted By Spartannia

Cone-Azalia Cat 5s, 3 laps of a 10.1 mile course....

Cone-Azalia Cat 5s, 3 laps of a 10.1 mile course. Four-ish miles of dirt/gravel each lap, and the actual paved sections weren't much smoother. Finished 13th out of 22 thanks to some bomb-proof...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By Spartannia

Looks like we'll avoid the rain and the very...

Looks like we'll avoid the rain and the very worst of the wind tomorrow. Still should be 10+ MPH blowing straight out of the east, which makes the finishing straight rough if you're not on a wheel.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By Spartannia

If another time might work better for you, I can...

If another time might work better for you, I can be flexible. Absolutely zero things to do on Saturday.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,153
Posted By Spartannia

Still hot.

Still hot.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By Spartannia

Chance of rain seems to be dropping, looks like...

Chance of rain seems to be dropping, looks like we might have nice-ish weather.

BTW, I don't have enough posts to respond to your PM. I think I'm going to be at Milan HS by about 11AM on Saturday...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 913
Posted By Spartannia

Now that it's finally spring in Michigan, I've...

Now that it's finally spring in Michigan, I've been outside a lot more often. But, the roads in my area are not great for structured workouts aside from hill repeats (lots of traffic and lights) so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,462
Posted By Spartannia

Takes time to build battle taint. Be patient.

Takes time to build battle taint. Be patient.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Spartannia

This is a definite plus. Their branding is often...

This is a definite plus. Their branding is often a lot more subtle than some of the other stuff that's out there.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,164
Posted By Spartannia

I'm 30 minutes from Bloomer Park. You've just...

I'm 30 minutes from Bloomer Park. You've just convinced me to check it out this summer.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 04:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Spartannia

I've got two jerseys and one set of bibs from...

I've got two jerseys and one set of bibs from Twin Six. Everything has held up very well (the bibs + 1 jersey have lasted for well over a year without so much as a popped stitch). Jerseys are snug...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 03:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,345
Posted By Spartannia

I kinda like the AG2R kits, brown shorts included.

I kinda like the AG2R kits, brown shorts included.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By Spartannia

So you're telling me I need to come up with a new...

So you're telling me I need to come up with a new excuse?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,151
Posted By Spartannia

I get NBC Sports, shows no cycling coverage until...

I get NBC Sports, shows no cycling coverage until the ToC starts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,393
Posted By Spartannia

Always the street. Used to ride on sidewalks when...

Always the street. Used to ride on sidewalks when I was in college and didn't know any better. Stopped doing that when a driver who wasn't looking for somebody on the sidewalk clipped my back wheel....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,029
Posted By Spartannia

Maybe you looked like you were overheating.

Maybe you looked like you were overheating.
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